Implementing death penalty is not a statement made by President simply to gain public support; it will be carried out: Ihusaan
Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusaan has stated that the current administration will implement the death penalty as a measure to uphold the rule of law. While the government is currently drafting a special bill for submission to Parliament, the Minister further noted that they are reviewing all necessary procedures to ensure justice in cases where a final death sentence has been issued.
Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusan | Presidents office
Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusaan has stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s commitment to implementing the death penalty in the Maldives is not a move to gain public support, but a pledge this administration intends to fulfill.
The President recently announced that the government is working to submit a bill on the death penalty to Parliament, following recent legal amendments that allow for capital punishment in drug-related offenses, in addition to cases where a final verdict has been reached through all three tiers of the court system. Meanwhile, ten local and international human rights organizations have issued a joint call for the government to halt these efforts.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Ihusaan stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s discussions regarding the implementation of the death penalty are not intended to garner public support, but are rather aimed at upholding the rule of law.
"We are discussing the implementation of the death penalty, and we will proceed with it because it is mandated by the laws of the Maldives. Our objective is to uphold the nation's legal framework and ensure that justice is administered in accordance with the law."Minister of Homeland Security, Labour and Technology Ali Ihusaan
The Minister stated that President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is a leader who respects the laws of the Maldives and will uphold the rulings of the courts. He emphasized that the government's official stance is to enforce these legal mandates. Furthermore, the Minister noted that these procedures will remain in effect as they are until such time as the law is amended.
The Minister stated that there are cases where death sentences have reached finality through all three stages of the judicial process, and that legal measures are being taken to ensure these are carried out fairly. Furthermore, the Minister noted that, based on the cases reviewed thus far, there have been no instances of death sentences being issued outside the bounds of justice.
